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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.68 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.68 and 117.14 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.68 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.68 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.68 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 52,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675.52/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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